When you think about tumors, you might think of cancer, and you might even think of hidden ones.
In America, where most people have access to medical care, if there is ever something small that we see growing on ourselves, we get it checked out. Through tests, doctors can locate any tumors we or our loved ones might have.
But in other countries around the world, medical access can be far away.
Sambany's journey to medical care came years after it should have because of the difficult access to health care in Africa.
When the 55-year-old finally heard about Mercy Ships volunteer surgeons, his medical condition had already severely devastated his quality of life.
He had a 16-pound tumor on his face, double the size of his head.
But after hearing about the great volunteer hospital that does work for free for those in need, he made the two-day journey while being carried on six men's backs.
The doctors at Mercy Ships saw him and were heartbroken that they didn't find him sooner, but they were determined to help him.
They knew they had to at least try a life-threatening surgery. What quality of life could he have if this tumor kept growing?
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